Billy Crystal Tweets He’ll Host Oscars

It looks like former host Billy Crystal will be stepping in to host the Oscars after Eddie Murphy dropped out earlier this week. Thursday afternoon Crystal tweeted “Am doing the Oscars so the young woman in the pharmacy will stop asking my name when I pick up my prescriptions. Looking forward to the show.”

Crystal was reportedly interested in returning as host this year before Eddie Murphy was tabbed for hosting duties. This would be Crystal’s ninth time hosting the Oscars. Here’s a few favorite moments from his past emceeing duties: